Jobs at Corporate Staffing

Communications Role:

• Developing and implementing communications strategies & work-plans, campaigns, events and other initiatives for the PropelA project.
• Researching, preparing, fact-checking, editing, and producing professional media and communications materials for various audiences and ensuring their timely dissemination via relevant platforms.
• Collating, developing and disseminating relevant content for the project. This includes but is not limited to blog posts, online content, press releases, speeches, presentations etc.
• Conducting surveys to understand the different stakeholders’ views.
• Preparing reports for the management team, including recommendations, to ensure better uptake of the PropelA project.
• Developing working relationships with reporters from different media outlets. Regularly engaging and arranging for coverage.
• Ensuring all marketing and communications material align with the corporate and project brand guidelines.
• Maintaining the digital media archive of photos and videos.
• Preparing and managing the project’s budget regarding communication.
• Working closely with the project team to populate and maintain a current stakeholder database.
• Managing consultants/ suppliers and ensuring quality delivery.

Business Development Role:

• Undertaking donor mapping activities under the leadership of the Country Director.
• Working with executives to implement marketing strategies for improved visibility in upcoming opportunities.
• Encouraging participation by new and existing clients by creating and continuously improving proposals.

Essential Requirements:

The Communications and Business Development Junior Officer should have the below qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 – 4 years relevant experience in a similar role; preferably in the development sector.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing and video editing softwares.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Advanced professional media skills, with demonstrable tactical expertise for devising and rolling out communications initiatives
• Great attention to detail, good time management and organisational skills.
• Good research, analytical and networking and negotiation skills.
• Able to work under little or no supervision with crisp decision making and leadership skills.